Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

The piston ends its downstroke and begins moving upward, compressing the air/fuel mix until combustion happens and the whole cycle begins anew. This means that the high torque efficiency of the ...

Gearheads and faithful Jalopnik readers already know the basics of an engine's bore and stroke, but for those that might be new here, let's dip our toes in the shallow end. An engine's bore refers to ...